BATESVILLE — Please submit news for Activities to diane.raver @batesvilleheraldtribune. com. For the print edition, items are due by noon Wednesday. Submissions may also be made in person, by fax at 812-934-6406 or by mail at 475 N. Huntersville Road, Batesville, IN 47006. E-mail is preferred. 

 

Friday, March 9

Fish Fry

St. Martin Catholic Church, Yorkville, is holding a fish fry March 9, 4:30-7 p.m.

Fish Fry, Potato Bar and Cake Walk

Youth participants of the Catholic and Capable Faith Formation Program are sponsoring a fish fry, baked potato bar and cake walk March 9, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Nicholas Parish Hall, Sunman. Proceeds help fund a youth retreat.

Coaches vs. Cancer

The Coaches vs. Cancer charity basketball game is March 9, 6 p.m., Batesville Middle School gym. Doors open, 5:30. Cost: $5. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to fight cancer in Dearborn and Ripley counties and YMCA youth programs. Info: David Hoover, 934-6006.

After Hours

Concert Series

The Sport Coat Jazz Explosion and Batesville Steel will perform a free show as part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series March 9, 7 p.m.

 

Fri.-Sun., March 9-11

“You Can’t Take It With You”

OldenburgAcademywill present “You Can’t Take It With You” March 9-10, 7 p.m., auditorium. Tickets available at the door. Cost: adults, $7; ages 18 and under, $5.

“Grease”

The East Central High School chorus and drama department will present “Grease” March 9-10, 7:30 p.m.; and March 11, 3 p.m., Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at the door: adults, $7; students and senior citizens, $5.

 

Saturday, March 10

Large Item Pickup

On March 10, Batesville offers curbside pickup of large items from residents’ homes starting at 5 a.m. Acceptable items: clothing; furniture, bedsprings and mattresses; rugs and carpet pieces; rubber hose; appliances; wood, bundled 4 feet or shorter, 75 pounds maximum; insulation; cans and buckets, totally cleaned and dry; paint cans containing dried paint only. Refrigera-tors, air-conditioning units and freezers  must have stickers showing chlorofluorocarbons were removed. Info: 933-6100.

Toy and Clothing Sale/Craft Bazaar

The Sunman Elementary School Tiger PAWS are hosting a spring toy and clothing sale March 10, 8 a.m.-noon, Sunman Elementary School. The annual craft bazaar is 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: Julie Dudley, 812-623-6010.

Health Fair

Indiana University East nursing students are hosting a health fair March 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunman American Legion hall. Persons will also have an opportunity to donate blood. Appointments: 270-339-4062.

Used Book Sale

A Friends of Batesville Memorial Public Library sale is March 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., library annex, 10 W. Boehringer St. From 3-5 p.m., a customer may fill a bag for $2. 

Self Defense Class

A women’s self defense class will be offered March 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Southeastern Indiana YMCA. Cost: free to Y members; nonmembers, $10. Info and to register: 934-6006 or www.siymca.org.

Umpire Clinic

The Batesville Youth Baseball/Softball League is holding an umpire clinic for ages 13 and up and adults interested in umpiring for the upcoming season March 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., new baseball/softball complex. Info: Allen Meyers, 212-6044 or allen.meyers@gmail.com.

Bowling Fundraiser

A Dutch doubles bowling fundraiser will be held March 10, 6:30 p.m., East Bowl. Cost: $15, includes three games, shoes and snacks. Proceeds benefit East Central High School After Prom.

Gift Certificate Sale

The St. Louis Mission Team is selling 5 Oaks Lawn and Garden gift certificates in $10 increments through April 30 at Geis Electronics. Proceeds held defray the cost of its Savannah, Ga. mission trip. Info: Mary Jo Wuestefeld, 934-3822.

 

Sunday, March 11

Breakfast

The Morris Volunteer Firemen’s breakfast is March 11, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Schad Hall, Morris. Freewill offering. Proceeds go toward fire equipment.

OFC Program

“Coffee Talk – Resurrection Mysteries: New Prayers for the Rosary” will be presented March 11, 10:45 a.m.-noon, meet in Sisters of St. Francis Chapel, Oldenburg. Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Super Bingo

The St. Louis Super Sunday Bingo with a $10,000 pay out is March 11. Doors open, 11 a.m.; early birds, 1 p.m.; main games, 3:30 p.m. Cost: $40, includes meal ticket. All proceeds benefit St. Louis School. RSVP: Sandy Weberding, 934-4929. Walk-ins welcome.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati Bowl for Kids’ Sake, which includes Ripley County, is March 11, 4-7 p.m., Durbin Bowl, Lawrenceburg. Info: Laura Rolf, 812-637-1235 or lrolf2412@comcast.net.

 

Monday, March 12

PAAIN Volunteer Meeting

People Assisting Animals In Need are having a volunteer meeting March 12, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library annex. New volunteers welcome. Info: 932-3647.

 

March 12-13

Batesville Singers Dinner Show

The Batesville Singers will host their annual dinner show March 12-13, Batesville Knights of Columbus hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 followed by the show. Cost: $20. Tickets: Janet Ward, 934-9183.

 

Tuesday., March 13

Alzheimer’s Group

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month, including March 13, 6 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: 888-422-2691 or www.sites. google.com/site/alz seind.

Tea Party Meeting

The Batesville Area Tea Party will meet March 13, Larosa’s. A meet and greet begins at 6 p.m. followed by a question and answer session with the District 6 U.S. Congressional candidates at 7 p.m.

Democrats Meeting

The Ripley County Democrats will meet March 13, Osgood Grub Co. Dinner, 6 p.m. and meeting, 7 p.m.

College/Career Fair

A College/Career Fair will be held March 13, 6:30-8 p.m., East Central High School, St. Leon, field house. Info: 888-846-8644.

Solo Card Party

The Knights of St. John, Batesville, will host a solo card party March 13, 7 p.m.

 

Wed., March 14

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party  March 14, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.

Drug Education

Program

Michael Kress, a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Pharmaceutical Investigations Unit, Arlington, Va., veteran, will present a free program on what parents need to know about pharmaceutical and synthetic drugs and bath salts March 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Greens-burg Community High School auditorium.

 

Thursday, March 15

Kindergarten Registration

Batesville Primary School will have kindergarten registration March 15, 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. and 5-7:15 p.m., BPS cafeteria and gym. Children must be 5 on or before Aug. 1. Parents should only bring the kindergarten child, along with the child’s original birth certificate and current immunization records.  To schedule a half hour session: 934-4509. In case of snow, registration will be held March 20 at same scheduled times.

Soup Supper

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Fink’s Road, Osgood, will sponsor a soup supper March 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Freewill offering.

“The Birthplace of Professional Baseball”

Greg Rhoads, Cincinnati Reds historian, will hold a free class, “The Birthplace of Professional Baseball,” March 15, 5 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.

 

Friday, March 16

Fish Fry

St. Martin Catholic Church, Yorkville, is holding a fish fry March 16, 4:30-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Family Night

Bluegrass Family Night features Lost and Found Band and All American Bluegrass Band March 16, 6 p.m., Whitewater Valley Gateway Park, Metamora. Admission: $15. Doors open at 4 p.m. for $7 dinner.

Dance

The St. Louis Mission Team is sponsoring an adult dance with music by DJ Tunes March 16, 7-11 p.m., Batesville Knights of Columbus hall. Cost: $5. Tickets available at the door. Cash bar, split the pot. All proceeds go toward cost of mission trip.

 

Fri.-Sat., March 16-17

Red Cross Info

The Franklin County Red Cross is distributing informational materials March 16, 5-8 p.m.,  and March 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Batesville Kroger lobby and its emergency response vehicle outside. Info: Charlie Israel, 934-4867.

 

Saturday, March 17

5K Walk/Run

The Batesville Music Boosters Sham-Rockin’ 5K Walk/Run is March 17, 9:30 a.m., Batesville Middle School. The registration fee is $15 ($2 more for an XXL T-shirt) if postmarked by March 7 and $18 on race day, when registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms are available at www. StuartRoadRacing.com or The Herald-Tribune. Info: 513-706-4961.

Great Green

Restaurant Race

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Great Green Restaurant Race is March 17, 11 a.m., corner of George and Main streets. Workers at full-service restaurants dress up and compete in races for time and accuracy.

Super Bingo

A $5,000 Super Bingo will be held March 17, Sunman American Legion. Doors open at 2 p.m. Roast beef dinner, 3-5 p.m.; Early bird games, 5:30 p.m.; regular games, 6 p.m. Cost: $35, includes 14 regular games, four special games and dinner. Info: 812-623-2972.

Spaghetti Dinner

The St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Anne’s Ladies Society are hosting a spaghetti dinner March 17, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Schad Hall, Morris. Freewill offering. Carryouts available.

Chicken Dinner

The Batesville Knights of Columbus are hosting a chicken dinner March 17, 5-8 p.m. Cost: adults, $10; kids ages 3-12, $6. Carryouts available. Proceeds benefit Oldenburg Academy Students in Sports Athletic Boosters Club. Info: 934-2729.

St. Patrick’s Dance

Batesville Eagles Aerie 1130 is holding a smoke-free St. Patrick’s Day dance with music by the Classic Rock Band March 17, 8 p.m.-midnight.

 

Sunday, March 18

Breakfast

A breakfast will be held March 18, 7 a.m.-noon, Holy Family Catholic Church cafeteria. Proceeds support all Religious education programs.

Breakfast

St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ, Blue Creek Road, is having a sausage and pancake breakfast March 18, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bake sale, raffle.

Breakfast

The Batesville Knights of St. John will host a breakfast March 18, 8 a.m.-noon. Freewill offering. Proceeds benefit Gibault School. Info: 934-2729.

Paddle Auction

The Project T3 Paddle Auction is March 18, 2:30 p.m., Sherman House. Tickets at $15 include a light lunch, dessert, tea or coffee and one paddle. Proceeds will help area foster children and others in need. Info or to purchase tickets: Lisa Haessig, 934-2585.

 

Monday, March 19

Family Literacy Night

Children’s and adult author Amy Krouse Rosenthal will speak at a Family Literacy Night March 19, 6:30 p.m., Batesville Primary School cafeteria as part of the Arts in Education Evening Series presented by the Rural Alliance for the Arts.

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting “Recovery in Mental Illness” March 19, 6:30-8 p.m., Lawrenceburg Public Library, Ewbank Room, 150 Mary St.

 

March 21, April 17

Grant Writing

Workshop

The two-day Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing Workshop for those who work for nonprofit organizations and government agencies, presented by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, is March 21 and April 17, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Franklin County Government Center, Brookville.  Registra-tion is $150. Info: www.purdue.edu/grantwriting or Peggy Hosea, 888-750-7277. 

 

Thursday, March 22

Meet the Author Night

The Batesville Memorial Public Library is hosting a Meet the Author Night March 22, 6:30 p.m., for Melissa Dashiell, who was born and raised in Batesville. Info and to register: 934-4706.

Secular Franciscans

The Secular Franciscans, a fraternity for lay people who want to follow the rule of life of St. Francis, will meet March 22, 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg, Father Rudolf Room.

 

Friday, March 23

Fish Fry

St. Martin Catholic Church, Yorkville, is holding a fish fry March 23, 4:30-7 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 24

Spring Dinner

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will have its annual spring dinner March 24, 4:30-7:30 p.m.  Pork loin and meatloaf dinners will be served. Cost: $8. Carryouts available.

Chicken Dinner

The Batesville Knights of Columbus are hosting a chicken dinner March 24, 5-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit American Legion Baseball Team. Info: 934-2729.

 

Sunday, March 25

Stillboard/Trap Shoot

Tri-Township Conservation Club, Oldenburg, will have a stillboard and trap shoot March 25, 11 a.m.  Prizes: meat and money. Free hamburgers for all shooters.

 

March 28-29

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet March 28-29 for Sew Days, Batesville Memorial Public Library, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.

 

Friday, March 30

Fish Fry

St. Martin Catholic Church, Yorkville, is holding a fish fry March 30, 4:30-7 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 31

Hunter Safety Course

A free hunter safety course will be held March 31, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tri-Township Conservation Club, Oldenburg. Persons must attend the whole course to get certified. Refreshments served. Info and to register: Jim Merkel, 212-7135.

 

Tuesday, April 3

Scrapbooking

The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including April 3, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock, 407 N. Township Line Road. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP so work spaces and refreshments can be arranged: 934-3154.

Napoleon

Senior Club

The Napoleon Senior Club meets April 3, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.

 

Wednesday, April 4

Live Y’ers

Live Y’ers, organized by the Southeastern Indiana YMCA for those 55 and older, will meet April 4, 11 a.m.-noon, YMCA adult lounge. Info: 934-6006.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet April 4, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.

Auxiliary Meeting

The Knights of St. John ladies auxiliary will meet at the Knights home April 4, 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.

 

Thursday, April 5

Masonic Meeting

Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting April 5, 7 p.m.

 

Saturday, April 7

Masonic Breakfast

Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast April 7, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.

Easter Egg Hunt

The Oldenburg Academy Alumni Association is hosting an Easter egg hunt April 7, 10 a.m.. Sisters of St. Francis grounds, Oldenburg. Info: Sarah Lamping, 934-4440, Ext. 240 or slamping@oldenburga cademy.org.

Bluegrass Family Night

Bluegrass Family Night features Coffey Brothers April 7, 7 p.m., Whitewater Valley Gateway Park, Metamora. Admission: $6.

 

Tuesday, April 10

Alzheimer’s Group

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month, including April 10, 6 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: 888-422-2691 or www.sites. google.com/site/alz seind.

 

Wednesday, April 11

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party  April 11, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.

 

Thursday, April 12

Ladies’ Auxiliary

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet April 12, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.

 

Saturday, April 14

After Hours

Concert Series

Mark Buselli and the Ball State University Big Band performs a free show as part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series April 14, 7 p.m.

 

Tuesday, April 17

BAHS Meeting

The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet April 17, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.

 

Thursday, April 19

Scholarship Deadline

Nora E. Wonning Scholarship Trust Fund first-year and renewal applications are available from Batesville High School and Oldenburg Academy guidance counselors’ offices  and due to BHS principal Sherri Preston  by 4 p.m. April 19.

 

Saturday, April 21

Bluegrass Family Night

Bluegrass Family Night features James White and Deer Creek April 21, 7 p.m., Whitewater Valley Gateway Park, Metamora. Admission: $6.

 

Wednesday, April 25

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet April 25, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.

 

Monday, April 30

Gift Certificate Deadline

The St. Louis Mission Team is selling 5 Oaks Lawn and Garden gift certificates in $10 increments through April 30 at Geis Electronics. Proceeds held defray the cost of its Savannah, Ga. mission trip. Info: Mary Jo Wuestefeld, 934-3822.

 

Tuesday, May 1

Scrapbooking

The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including May 1, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock, 407 N. Township Line Road. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP so work spaces and refreshments can be arranged: 934-3154.

Napoleon

Senior Club

The Napoleon Senior Club meets May 1, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.

 

Wednesday, May 2

Live Y’ers

Live Y’ers, organized by the Southeastern Indiana YMCA for those 55 and older, will meet May 2, 11 a.m.-noon, YMCA adult lounge. Info: 934-6006.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet May 2, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.

Auxiliary Meeting

The Knights of St. John ladies auxiliary will meet at the Knights home May 2, 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.

 

Thursday, May 3

Masonic Meeting

Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting May 3, 7 p.m.

 

Saturday, May 5

Masonic Breakfast

Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast May 5, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.

Bluegrass Family Night

Bluegrass Family Night features Cave Mountain May 5, 7 p.m., Whitewater Valley Gateway Park, Meta-mora. Admission: $6.

 

Wednesday, May 9

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party  May 9, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.

 

Thursday, May 10

Ladies’ Auxiliary

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet May 10, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.

 

Wednesday, May 23

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet May 23, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.

 

Saturday, May 26

After Hours

Concert Series

Southern Indiana’s Troubadours of Divine Bliss perform a free folk music show as part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series May 26, 7 p.m.

 

Saturday, June 2

Masonic Breakfast

Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast June 2, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.

 

Tuesday, June 5

Scrapbooking

The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including June 5, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock, 407 N. Township Line Road. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP so work spaces and refreshments can be arranged: 934-3154.

Napoleon

Senior Club

The Napoleon Senior Club meets June 5, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.

 

Wednesday, June 6

Live Y’ers

Live Y’ers, organized by the Southeastern Indiana YMCA for those 55 and older, will meet June 6, 11 a.m.-noon, YMCA adult lounge. Info: 934-6006.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet June 6, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.

Auxiliary Meeting

The Knights of St. John ladies auxiliary will meet at the Knights home June 6, 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.

 

Thursday, June 7

Masonic Meeting

Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting June 7, 7 p.m.

 

Wednesday, June 13

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party  June 13, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.

 

Thursday, June 14

Ladies’ Auxiliary

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet June 14, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.

 

Tuesday, June 19

BAHS Meeting

The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet June 19, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.

 

Wednesday, June 27

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet June 27, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.

 

Saturday, Aug. 25

After Hours

Concert Series

Acoustic folk quartet Wild Carrot and the Roots Band, Cincinnati, performs a free show as part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series Aug. 25, 7 p.m. 

 

Saturday, Oct. 6

After Hours

Concert Series

Jazz pianist Dave Hepler, Indianapolis, performs a free show as part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series Oct. 6, 7 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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